Words that rhyme with waste

Waste is a 1-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are aftertaste, barefaced, based. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of waste

adjective
  1. located in a dismal or remote area; desolate; "a desert island"; "a godforsaken wilderness crossroads"; "a wild stretch of land"; "waste places"
noun
  1. any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted; "they collect the waste once a week"; "much of the waste material is carried off in the sewers"
  2. useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"

Examples of "waste" in lyrics

See how waste is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Gettin straight to the point with no time to waste"
    2 Live Crew — 2 Live is What We Are... (Word)
  • "prone to a lick of a waste"
    3rd Bass — Sons of 3rd Bass
  • "Don't hesitate ain't got no time to waste"
    The 49ers f/ Midnight Bully — Regain Control

What do these rhymes mean?

aftertaste
an afterimage of a taste
barefaced
with no effort to conceal; "a barefaced lie" unrestrained by convention or propriety; "an audacious trick to pull
based
having a base; "firmly based ice" having a base of operations (often used as a combining form)
baste
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together cover with liquid before cooking
braced
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "waste" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like aftertaste, barefaced, based create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

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